ABODE HOSPICE OF COLORADO
Provider Information
- Address
- 445 UNION BLVD, STE 223
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 15, 2015
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 11 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
24
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ABODE HOSPICE OF COLORADO reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2015.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ABODE HOSPICE OF COLORADO compares to hospices nationwide.
13.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 66th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
86
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day13.8 min
Ranks better than about 66% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.8%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life94.2%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits36%
Ranks better than about 72% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care11.7%
Ranks better than about 18% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months23.3%
Ranks better than about 83% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care6.7%
Ranks better than about 52% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.7%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$15,858 · 38th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 76% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.8%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.8%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life76%
- All care steps completed99.8%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer11%
- Dementia49%
- Heart and circulatory disease11%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke4%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Abode Hospice of Colorado
Abode Hospice of Colorado serves the Lakewood community from their office on Union Boulevard. This hospice provider has offered care to local families since early 2015. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This status shows they meet high standards for medical care and patient safety. It is a sign of their commitment to quality services in Jefferson County.
About Abode Hospice of Colorado
This is a for-profit hospice agency. They have been Medicare certified for nearly a decade. The ACHC accreditation means an outside group checked their work against national standards. They looked at how the team handles medicine, patient rights, and daily care. This matters because it provides a clear way to measure their performance. The team includes 11 registered nurses and 2 volunteers who support their care efforts. You should know that their structure is designed to meet specific federal rules for hospice providers. The agency employs 24 people total. They focus on meeting the needs of those they serve in the Lakewood area every single day.
Quality Performance Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in Lakewood?
Hospice care in Lakewood focuses on comfort for patients and their loved ones. It brings medical support directly to where a patient lives. This often means home care or nursing facilities. The team usually includes doctors, nurses, and social workers. At Abode Hospice of Colorado, the staff includes 11 registered nurses to help manage pain and symptoms. They also have 2 volunteers to provide extra time and companionship. The goal is to improve the quality of each day. You might find that having a team nearby makes it easier to handle daily changes. Most agencies in this area offer 24-hour support lines for urgent needs. That is a common standard in Colorado. It allows families to reach a nurse whenever a concern pops up suddenly.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night?
- What specific services do your volunteers provide for the family?
- How does your team coordinate care with my current primary doctor?
- Can you explain how your team manages pain and other symptoms?
Ask these questions to get a clear picture of their daily routine. You deserve to know how they will support your loved one. Take your time with these talks. Good providers will welcome your questions and provide honest answers. Do not feel rushed during these meetings. You are making a big choice for your family.
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